Salwan's current term is coming to an end and Councilmember Anu Natarjan terms out, following her appointment to the panel in 2004 and her election two years later.

Each candidate brings a different background and insight to the council, however, all contenders interviewed said that ensuring the continued financial success of the city and success of the Warm Springs "Innovation District" and the Fremont Downtown were some of their top priorities.

Not all candidates responded by press time. A full story on the contenders and their backgrounds and platforms will appear in the next issue (Aug. 29).